US Bridges

W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal

Good

Fresno County, California · At Graham Ave · Structure no. 42C0512

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesW Floral Ave
CrossesJames Bypass Canal
LocationAt Graham Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.57443, -120.10202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic254 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Floral Ave over James Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.